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X585 EEN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,095 mi
Last recorded159,095 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 159,095 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers smear slightly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 150,374 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,094 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,267 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 106,260 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,333 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 79,333 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,342 miles

there is slight wear developing in the steering rack off side

Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,505 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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X585 EEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X585 EEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X585 EEN registered?

X585 EEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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